Seed Hub Operations Specialist

Position Overview: This position will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the seed hub’s day-to-day workload. This includes, but is not limited to, having the ability to lead a team, ensure efficiencies are met, ensure customer’s orders are correct and delivered in a timely manner. Maintain Keystone standards in all operations, including the safety of all workers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in managing the day-today operations of the facility according to divisional objectives, to provide patrons with prompt, courteous and effective service while maintaining the efficiency necessary to achieve a maximum margin of profit

• Keep branch personnel up to date on their customer’s orders that are ready for them to either deliver or to have their customers pick up 

• Order all seed for the salespeople through the Agvance Ordering system and Seed Sales Tool

• Palletize and otherwise make ready for shipment, all seed orders

• Manage all downstream treatment of Soybeans

• Assist with running application equipment and tender trucks, as needed  

• Assist Agronomy Branch’s with Operational Tasks – Deliveries, loading and unloading trucks 

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Ensure that department facilities and equipment meet all federal, state, and OSHA regulations

• Manage costs by eliminating shrink, managing inventories and maximizing efficiencies

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must understand basic business principles of inventory management and personnel supervision  

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills  

• Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, or ability to obtain

• Category 1A and 4 applicators license, or ability to obtain

• Excellent customer service skills  

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook 

• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written  

• Must be a team player and enjoy the effort necessary to contribute to a successful operation and company 

• Ability and desire to solve problems in the fields of our customers and supporting locations

• Should have a relative knowledge of crop diagnostics, crop protection, seed and fertility

Education and Experience:

• BS Agriculture related degree preferred 

• 3 – 5 years progressive Agronomy related experience

• Experience leading safety and business improvement strategies